Date: November 23–24, 2024
Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Event Type: In-person (on-site) event
Venue: UniMed Histopathology Lab, SSST University, Hrasnička cesta 3b, Sarajevo
Language: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Instructor: Adna Smajić, BSc, Histotechnologist
About the Workshop
Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed for histotechnologists, focusing on the complete process from specimen collection to the preparation of glass slides. This event combines theoretical lectures with hands-on practice in a state-of-the-art laboratory setting.
Registration
- Early Registration (until September 30, 2024): 100 EUR
- Late Registration (October 1 – November 15, 2024): 130 EUR
What’s Included:
- Lectures and hands-on laboratory practice
- Coffee and tea breaks on Saturday and Sunday
- Lunch on Saturday
- Certificate of attendance
Program Schedule
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Workshop Topics
- Pathology Laboratory: Purpose, role in the healthcare system, facilities, equipment, consumables, and reagents
- Safety in the Pathology Laboratory
- Types of Specimens in the Pathology Laboratory
- Pre-analytical Errors in Practice
- Receiving and Labeling Specimens, Laboratory Documentation
- Gross Examination and Tissue Sampling
- Tissue Processing
- Embedding in Paraffin
- Microtomy: Sectioning paraffin blocks
- Mounting Sections on Slides and Drying
- Types of Staining Methods
- Staining Procedures and Coverslipping
- Microscopy and Quality Control
- Discussion and Exchange of Experiences on newly acquired skills in the pathology laboratory
About the Instructor
Adna Smajić, BSc, is a seasoned histotechnologist with extensive experience in histopathology laboratory techniques. She is dedicated to educating professionals in the field and will provide valuable insights and hands-on training during the workshop.